How to Add Shiplap to a Kitchen Island - $15 to Add Character

by Tiffany from Dream Design DIY

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$15

3 Hours

Easy

As we continue to add finishing touches to our kitchen I am always looking for DIY's that add character on a budget. Adding character to your space doesn't have to break the bank. In fact my Farmhouse Cabinet Trim post and this Shiplap a Kitchen Island post I am about to share with you both cost under $25 to complete and they came from the same piece of plywood.

Here is a before pic.

how to add shiplap to a kitchen island 15 to add character

After making my cuts I sanded any loose slivers and applied two coats of a primer.

I installed the planks to the island using a pin nailer and 23G 1/2 inch pin nails. I started out by nailing the first plank on the bottom by the floor. Then I placed three popsicle sticks in between the planks to create a perfect gap between the planks. I repeated this until I got to the last board.

I added wood filler to the nail holes and caulk to the edges.

Finally I applied two coats of the custom cabinet paint color.

For being inexpensive I think it added a lot of personality and character to the space.

To see another way to add character to your kitchen check out How to DIY a Faux Brick Wall the Easy Way.

Thanks so much for hanging out. If you have any questions about this project I would love to help.

Happy Building,

Tiffany

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Alexa on Jul 19, 2020

Hello! I love your shiplap kitchen island. I was wondering what you used on your corners or edges?

thanks!

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Teresa on Apr 09, 2018

The popsicle sticks is a nifty spacing trick. Thanks.

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- Tiffany from Dream Design DIY on Apr 09, 2018
  
  Hi Teresa,
  Yes I have used nickels in the past and the popsicle sticks work so much better.
  
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Bryan's Workshop on Sep 03, 2018

Lovely! This is an awesome look!

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- Tiffany from Dream Design DIY on Sep 03, 2018
  
  Thanks so much Bryan!
  
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